2 x château Léoville Poyferré, Saint-Julien, 1959

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Château Léoville-Poyferré 1959 (2 BT) Saint-Julien, 2ème Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux Two bottles of Château Léoville-Poyferré 1959, from one of the legendary Bordeaux vintages of the 20th century. The 1959 harvest is renowned for producing wines of great richness, balance, and longevity across the Médoc. • Producer: Château Léoville-Poyferré • Vintage: 1959 • Classification: 2ème Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Julien (1855 Classification) • Appellation: Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux • Quantity: 2 bottles (75 cl each) • Condition: Labels heavily stained and cellar-aged, but legible; capsules worn and partially corroded; levels good for age (see photos). • Provenance: Private cellar The 1959 Bordeaux vintage has been described by Robert Parker as “one of the greatest post-war years,” producing wines of opulence and harmony. While Léoville-Poyferré was not yet at the heights achieved in later decades, bottles from this vintage still offer a fascinating glimpse into the estate’s history and the generosity of 1959.